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Can a manager managed LLC have more than one manager?

Author

James Craig

Published Feb 11, 2026

A manager-managed LLC makes it possible to appoint one or several managers to handle the affairs of the company, leaving other members free to maintain a passive role.

What is the difference between member managed and manager-managed?

In a member-managed LLC, the owners have collective control over company decisions. A manager-managed LLC places management authority in the hands of a professional manager or one or more elected members. This choice goes to the heart of your company’s day-to-day operations, so it’s a good idea to consult an attorney.

How does a member-managed business LLC work?

Member-managed LLCs work like this: All members participate in the decision-making process of the LLC. Each member is an agent of the LLC and each member has a vote in business decisions.

Who is the owner of a multi member LLC?

An LLC Member is an owner of the LLC. An LLC Member can own 5%, 100%, or any percentage for that matter. All states allow for Single-Member LLCs, where there is just 1 Member, or an LLC can have multiple members, called a Multi-Member LLC. There is no limit* to the number of Members an LLC can have.

What’s the difference between a LLC manager and a member?

An LLC manager is an individual, group, or entity chosen by LLC members to manage the day-to-day operations of the company. This can include members of the LLC. What does member-managed LLC mean? Member-managed means that the members (owners) of an LLC are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the business.

Can a single member LLC be managed by a third party?

While many single-member LLCs will opt to be member-managed, handing all the day to day responsibilities of the business on their own, others may benefit from bringing on a third-party manager. As the owner of a single-member LLC all of the responsibilities of the business fall to you.